Washington Symphonic Brass Heralds the Holidays

The joyous sounds of the Washington Symphonic Brass herald in the holidays with their festive annual concert of international seasonal favorites. In fact, this area tradition's become so popular that the WSB decided to release a version of the show on CD -- though there's nothing like hearing those horns live. Home for the Holidays celebrates Christmas music from around the world, with carols and songs from Norway, France, Germany, Russia, Poland and even an Appalachian traditional from the U.S. This acclaimed area ensemble features the region's finest players on tuba, percussion, horns, trumpets and low brass, which makes for a stirring symphonic performance.

Leave home early, even if you live close. At this time of year and time of evening, Rockville Pike and other roads are usually bumper-to-bumper, plus the line to get into the parking lot (from Rockville Pike onto Tuckerman Lane, (vs. where you enter for the Mansion, despite the posted road sign), is one lane, also bumper to bumper. Parking is free but another challenge still lies ahead with long waits for elevators in the parking garage, transversing the long, elevated corrider between the parking lot and the venue, and additional elevators with long lines inside the venue, which take you to the level of your assigned seats (there is an elevator operator checking tickets and telling individuals if they're on the correct elevator, etc.). If you're not familiar with this whole scenario, best to leave a trail of breadcrumbs from your parking space to your seat, assuming there are no birds in sight. : \

Reviews & Ratings

I have been a fan of the Washington Symphonic Brass for more than 10 years. I am delighted that they are now at Strathmore and Strathmore has added greatly to the experience by adding wonderful lighting, Christmas decorations, and placing the players throughout the auditorium.

Phil Snedecor does a wonderful job of introducing the music and the musicians are top notch.

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About the Ticket Supplier: National Philharmonic

As the Music Center at Strathmore’s ensemble-in-residence, the National Philharmonic showcases world-renowned guest artists in time-honored symphonic masterpieces conducted by Maestro Piotr Gajewski and monumental choral masterworks under National Philharmonic Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson. The National Philharmonic boasts a long-standing tradition of reasonably priced tickets and free admission to all young people age 7-17.